Greetings troops,
Still here. Although I haven't had much posting time on the blog. Much on the plate of life for sure.
My wife and I have had the blessing of our second child Sophia being born earlier this week. She is a beautiful baby and we are extremely happy that she has joined our family. My oldest daughter and dog seem especially happy. So as you can imagine we have our hands full in the house at this time.
I am diligently working on 2 commissions as we speak. I posted earlier about them. Steve of WWPD fame and friend of mine has trusted me with his Bolt Action Russian Infantry. I am proud to say I have presented him with 2/3's of the 57 man set from Plastic Soldier Company. I am working on his 3rd squad of 15 men as I type. I still have his Heavy Weapons Support and 45 mm AT gun in que.
The second commission of mine is for my friend Judson of the Bolt Action WWPD website fame. I have finished 10 of his British Infantry for Cold Wars, PA next month. I will also be getting to him 4 British Engineers and 1 British Commando carrying a wounded fellow. I still am working on 15 of his British infantry and have a mortar team as well as a 17 pounder in que for him.
I will be getting pictures up of the finished British soon most likely in the next couple of days. I will also be posting Wargaming Wednesday photos too! I want to try and work on the ongoing Savage Mezz Zombie story and get a posting out as well soon. Thank you so much for being patient.
I do have a request from my readers. Since GW renamed all the paints in their line I am a touch lost looking for my favorites. I am looking for a wash that is purple in nature. I believe it used to be called Leviathan? Can anyone help me with the new name of it ?
I look forward to getting some more post out to you, the readers! Enjoy
Keep the paint flowing and the dice rolling !
Joe ... aka Mezz
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Janurary Commission WIPS
Greetings troops,
I am still here! I have been hiding from my Xbox 360 and getting to tons of painting lately. I have two commissions going as we speak. My friend Steve's Russian Infantry, HMG teams, Antitank teams and 45mm antitank guns. I have 2/3 of his infantry completed at this point of time. These Russians multiple like feeding gremlins after midnight.
My friend Judson's British are being worked on as Russian soldiers dry. I am currently working on his British Infantry for Cold Wars in March. I also have his British Engineers, Mortar team and a 17 pdr in tow.
I am also entering my Warlord Viking for the Saga painting contest on the WWPD Tapestry site. Being a WWPD staff member, I am not allowed to win anything and that is perfectly fine with me. I figured I would add it to the fray to get other's competitive juices flowing.
Here are 2/3rds of the Russian Infantry, with 19 poses for 57 men in one set. DEAL!
Here is the Warlord Viking, getting based as we type
Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling !
Joe ... aka Mezz
I am still here! I have been hiding from my Xbox 360 and getting to tons of painting lately. I have two commissions going as we speak. My friend Steve's Russian Infantry, HMG teams, Antitank teams and 45mm antitank guns. I have 2/3 of his infantry completed at this point of time. These Russians multiple like feeding gremlins after midnight.
My friend Judson's British are being worked on as Russian soldiers dry. I am currently working on his British Infantry for Cold Wars in March. I also have his British Engineers, Mortar team and a 17 pdr in tow.
I am also entering my Warlord Viking for the Saga painting contest on the WWPD Tapestry site. Being a WWPD staff member, I am not allowed to win anything and that is perfectly fine with me. I figured I would add it to the fray to get other's competitive juices flowing.
Here are 2/3rds of the Russian Infantry, with 19 poses for 57 men in one set. DEAL!
Here is the Warlord Viking, getting based as we type
Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling !
Joe ... aka Mezz
Thursday, January 3, 2013
1st New Year's Hobby Resolution Complete!
Greetings Troops !
I am proud to announce my FIRST 2013 hobby resolution has been accomplished! I just ordered my book copy of Force on Force produced by Ambush Alley Games and Osprey Publishing. It has been on my convention playlist for some time BUT it seems overly popular and ALWAYS booked. Actually I would love to run a game using Force On Force someday at a convention. With our newest little one coming soon this would be more of a long term goal. Look to 2014 at a convention near you, maybe ;)
The book has been ordered and should be here next week sometime. I can't wait to get my hands on it and get reading. I believe I will be using 15mm forces for now. There are some great 15mm modern lines out there! Such companies as Rebel Minis, QRF Models and Peter Pig have excellent models for modern military geekness. I can't wait to see what direction this leads.
Achievement Unlocked !
Keep the Paint Flowing and the Dice Rolling.
Joe ... aka Mezz
I am proud to announce my FIRST 2013 hobby resolution has been accomplished! I just ordered my book copy of Force on Force produced by Ambush Alley Games and Osprey Publishing. It has been on my convention playlist for some time BUT it seems overly popular and ALWAYS booked. Actually I would love to run a game using Force On Force someday at a convention. With our newest little one coming soon this would be more of a long term goal. Look to 2014 at a convention near you, maybe ;)
The book has been ordered and should be here next week sometime. I can't wait to get my hands on it and get reading. I believe I will be using 15mm forces for now. There are some great 15mm modern lines out there! Such companies as Rebel Minis, QRF Models and Peter Pig have excellent models for modern military geekness. I can't wait to see what direction this leads.
Achievement Unlocked !
Keep the Paint Flowing and the Dice Rolling.
Joe ... aka Mezz
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Happy New Year and the gaming hopes !
Greetings troops,
As we hit the end of the year and holiday seasons I wish to extend a Happy New Year! I am lucky to be able to share our hobby with you the reader. This year has been a busy one indeed. Much gaming and painting along with 3 gaming conventions kept my gaming geekness happy.
No reason to go over my gaming year since you have been following along. I wanted to look towards the future and make some New Yea gaming resolutions. So join along and smile, laugh or cry. We all know we have similar wants and goals year after year.
As we hit the end of the year and holiday seasons I wish to extend a Happy New Year! I am lucky to be able to share our hobby with you the reader. This year has been a busy one indeed. Much gaming and painting along with 3 gaming conventions kept my gaming geekness happy.
No reason to go over my gaming year since you have been following along. I wanted to look towards the future and make some New Yea gaming resolutions. So join along and smile, laugh or cry. We all know we have similar wants and goals year after year.
New Rulesets
Really ? Yes, I know what you are thinking. How could you add more rulesets to your gaming plate. It's true that I already have Flames of War, Bolt Action and Saga on my bookshelf. My painting que is chocked full of Americans/Russians/British/Germans for Bolt Action and Vikings for Saga. I can say that I do not one one gamer who isn't looking ahead for his or her next "fix". so here are some of my 2013 targets.
- Force on Force - Osprey Publishing's modern warfare rulesets has been on my list for some time. I have numerous model companies products in line of sight for future growth. I am still a tad torn to what scale to go though. Right now it is a push/shove between 15mm and 25mm. They have numerous periods to quench your history thirst. I just want to get my feet in the door and start with the main ruleset! Every time I attempted to find a game at any convention it was full. It seems to be a solid ruleset with a great following.
- Infinity - Science Fiction skirmish rules? Yes please! With numerous factions for any gamer preference along with a low model count needed to start makes for a great game. It has a huge following and great forums. Again, I will get a rule book and move from there.
- 28mm Viking army completed for Saga
- 28mm American army completed for Bolt Action
- 28mm German army completed for Bolt Action
- 15 or 28mm modern forces for Force On Force or Savage Worlds
- New commission work - 2012 started a new chapter for me as a painter for hire. I take projects one at a time and always strive for customer satisfaction. I look forward to providing services again this year
- Zombies - using Savage World rules and or Force On Force as well. I am still on the fence for scale but I figure it will be 15mm for now. I wouldn't be surprised to find 28mm figures slowly get painted as well.
- Blog posts - I am gonna try for at least 1 to 2 posts a week. Last year was a busy year and it affected my postings. I appreciate your patience. I do hope to make the Savage World Zombie story line a bi-weekly post. It's one of the more popular posts for the blog!
These are some of the more forward goals I have for the year. Please feel free to share your own. Together, we can keep each other on track.
Happy New Year ! Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling.
Joe ... Aka Mezz
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Wargaming Wednesday
Greetings troops,
A delayed post due to my limit being reached in the GB storage of the google blog universe ! I had to come up with other options and hopefully a solution to the madness. Another Wednesday of Wargaming for the masses. On to the photos ...
These photos are from a 28mm war games board at Historicon 2012. They were home grown rules per the host in the third picture. I was impressed with his use of common models and toys to allow a huge feast for the gaming eyes. I was in such a blur of photos I forgot to ask if it was a modern game or zombie fest type game. Either way enjoy.
Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling ...
Joe ... aka Mezz
A delayed post due to my limit being reached in the GB storage of the google blog universe ! I had to come up with other options and hopefully a solution to the madness. Another Wednesday of Wargaming for the masses. On to the photos ...
These photos are from a 28mm war games board at Historicon 2012. They were home grown rules per the host in the third picture. I was impressed with his use of common models and toys to allow a huge feast for the gaming eyes. I was in such a blur of photos I forgot to ask if it was a modern game or zombie fest type game. Either way enjoy.
Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling ...
Joe ... aka Mezz
Friday, November 23, 2012
Fast Forward ...
The hospital was declared ground zero of the invasion. Invasion was a loose term. This invasion was not an army of soldiers or a swarm of insects. It was "humans" attacking humans. Not violence in the form of weapons but fear and the unknown. The dead were spreading at an alarming rate. People were looking towards the government for answers they did not have. Defend in place began for most, survival was on everyone's mind.
Jimmy didn't know how it all happened. He lost his partner to an attack weeks ago before the outbreak was declared official. He was lucky enough to be cleared before the hospital was locked down. The hospital was locked down and those unfortunate still to be inside have either been consumed, infected and dying or hiding until someone decided to move attempt rescues. Someone ... A vague term but honest. The government was trying to keep control. Military bases had become strongholds. The more secured government buildings have also done the same. Not true regarding anything else. The no man zones consist of anything else not military base or secured government areas. The last emergency messages over television and radio advised stay in place. Easier said than done.
Jimmy was glad it was just him and his roommate Kyle. Kyle was also a firefighter and EMT in the same department. Kyle was on top of the roof standing watch while Jimmy finished boarding up the first floor openings. As important as it was to board up the house, it produced noise which attracted the walkers. Noise was one of the easiest ways to draw attention these days. Noise for survival was a double edge sword that needed to be faced. At least today's task was completed with no major delays or "visitors".
The house was easy to defend being on the corner of the neighborhood street. The two level house was boarded up as tight as they could manage on the first floor. They took the stairs out and place an extension ladder as their means of accessing the 2nd floor. The ladder was hooked up with a pulley and rope to extend and retract it for safety. Power had not worked for some time now that chaos had consumed much of the population. Candles and camping stoves are now king. The defense of the house also had a roof access flap in the roof to be able to use the roof as an observation post. Not too shabby for a bunch of firefighters.
It got dark quick but it was Mother Nature that had a hand in that. The ladder was raised for the night and the guys decided to settle in for the night. It was amazing how silent the neighborhood became at night. Dim lights from candles and flashlights appeared throughout various houses. Some house remained dark and the occasional scream or walker moan filled the void.
Kyle opened up a can of beef ravioli and passed it to Jimmy. They agreed to one can a piece for the next couple of nights till they were able to come up to some ideas or options. Jimmy took a fork full of cold ravioli and peered through the window blinds. Kyle moved over to him and looked put the window. Nothing but the occasional walker and abandoned streets once active. "What ya thinking Jimmy?" Kyle muttered.
Who would have thought those doomsday prep people had the right idea! Tom thought to himself as he finished boarding up the last of his first floor windows. The walkers seemed to be everywhere these days. The first step was to board up the house and figure out his next move. Many people panicked and ran for the hills. Unfortunately this hasty reaction caused more panic and congestion to all roadways. The only thing it did seem to do was add targets of opportunity to the walkers. Running with no plan, supplies or destination was worse than defending in place for the moment.
Jimmy didn't know how it all happened. He lost his partner to an attack weeks ago before the outbreak was declared official. He was lucky enough to be cleared before the hospital was locked down. The hospital was locked down and those unfortunate still to be inside have either been consumed, infected and dying or hiding until someone decided to move attempt rescues. Someone ... A vague term but honest. The government was trying to keep control. Military bases had become strongholds. The more secured government buildings have also done the same. Not true regarding anything else. The no man zones consist of anything else not military base or secured government areas. The last emergency messages over television and radio advised stay in place. Easier said than done.
Jimmy was glad it was just him and his roommate Kyle. Kyle was also a firefighter and EMT in the same department. Kyle was on top of the roof standing watch while Jimmy finished boarding up the first floor openings. As important as it was to board up the house, it produced noise which attracted the walkers. Noise was one of the easiest ways to draw attention these days. Noise for survival was a double edge sword that needed to be faced. At least today's task was completed with no major delays or "visitors".
- Jimmy - Firefighter
- Abilities - Agility d6, Smarts d8, Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d6
- Skills - Guts d6, Healing d8, Knowledge d8, Fighting d6, Shooting d6, Streetwise d8
- Pace: 6
- Parry: 5
- Toughness: 5
- Major Hindrance: Code of Honor
- Minor Hindrances: Habit (Charisma, -1) and Loyal
- Edge: Alertness (+2 to Notice Skill or Smart notice roll)
The house was easy to defend being on the corner of the neighborhood street. The two level house was boarded up as tight as they could manage on the first floor. They took the stairs out and place an extension ladder as their means of accessing the 2nd floor. The ladder was hooked up with a pulley and rope to extend and retract it for safety. Power had not worked for some time now that chaos had consumed much of the population. Candles and camping stoves are now king. The defense of the house also had a roof access flap in the roof to be able to use the roof as an observation post. Not too shabby for a bunch of firefighters.
It got dark quick but it was Mother Nature that had a hand in that. The ladder was raised for the night and the guys decided to settle in for the night. It was amazing how silent the neighborhood became at night. Dim lights from candles and flashlights appeared throughout various houses. Some house remained dark and the occasional scream or walker moan filled the void.
Kyle opened up a can of beef ravioli and passed it to Jimmy. They agreed to one can a piece for the next couple of nights till they were able to come up to some ideas or options. Jimmy took a fork full of cold ravioli and peered through the window blinds. Kyle moved over to him and looked put the window. Nothing but the occasional walker and abandoned streets once active. "What ya thinking Jimmy?" Kyle muttered.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
PSC Russians
Hello Troops,
As any good gamer knows, Bolt Action has arrived and being welcomed with open arms. I have been fortunate to be a part of WWPD's BoltAction.net as well as being comissioned for painting for Judson's British Commonwealth (hit the table at Fall In) and now Steve's Russians. My personal army at this time is US Airborne and US Infantry as well as some FJ's.
Steve's Russians are from PSC's 28mm line. They clean up fast, are detailed to make painting easy and overall get two thumbs up from me. Here is the Combat Medic I did a trial run on recently.
I use the Flames of War paint guide for Russian uniforms. This female medic has the Khaki uniform color, which is an alternative color for the Russians. Keep an eye out for more WIPS of Steve's Russians.
Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling.
Joe ... aka Mezz
As any good gamer knows, Bolt Action has arrived and being welcomed with open arms. I have been fortunate to be a part of WWPD's BoltAction.net as well as being comissioned for painting for Judson's British Commonwealth (hit the table at Fall In) and now Steve's Russians. My personal army at this time is US Airborne and US Infantry as well as some FJ's.
Steve's Russians are from PSC's 28mm line. They clean up fast, are detailed to make painting easy and overall get two thumbs up from me. Here is the Combat Medic I did a trial run on recently.
I use the Flames of War paint guide for Russian uniforms. This female medic has the Khaki uniform color, which is an alternative color for the Russians. Keep an eye out for more WIPS of Steve's Russians.
Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling.
Joe ... aka Mezz
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